On Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, Central Bucks East senior Bridget Birkhead was recognized for committing to continue her basketball career at Mount St. Mary’s University. To view photos of the event, please visit the Photo Gallery.
Bridget Birkhead – Mount St. Mary’s University (Basketball)
Major: Elementary Education
Final list of colleges: The Mount, Holy Family, University of Scranton, Sacred Heart, Holy Cross
Reasons for choosing The Mount: “It was the first school I fell in love with. I visited and I just felt it was right. The other schools I visited I hadn’t felt that - I really liked them, but I just didn’t get that feeling. When I was at the Mount, it felt right, and it was a really good feeling.
“I was always looking for not the biggest school but not a small school, and I think that’s perfect to describe The Mount. I loved the coaches, and I really liked the girls. It’s a beautiful campus, and I just think it fits me perfectly, and I can do great there.”
What was the progression that led you to playing basketball at the collegiate level? “I remember I was in fourth grade, and I watched the NCAA men’s tournament, and I asked my dad, ‘Can we watch the girls?’ Texas A&M won, and for about five years, I wanted to go to Texas A&M. Once I hit eighth and ninth grade, I realized the reality that I’m not going to be starting at UConn anytime soon, but I can thrive somewhere else. I just love basketball, so I wanted to continue with that through college.
“I would like to thank my family for getting me to where I am, all my coaches I’ve had, especially coach Potash and my AAU coaches, and just everyone who’s been there for me along the way.”
Coach Liz Potash says: “Bridget has been a four-year varsity player, a three-year starter for us. Coming into the program, we knew there was a lot of potential. She had good fundamentals, and the foundation was there, but she has just really elevated her game over the last couple of years and has become a real versatile player. We’re real proud of her.
“She’s always been a good offensive threat, but she’s elevated her game to where she can be a good defensive stopper. She’s done a nice job rebounding. Offensively, she’s got a real good shot, and she can finish real nicely around the basket. That’s a big strength of hers.”
About Bridget:
Favorite food: Jules Veggy Mexican Pizza
Favorite movie: Jurrasic World
Favorite music: Alternative
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